Gathers Tea Bar

1214 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Gathers Tea Bar has three inspections in the public record. Gathers Tea Bar was last inspected on Mar 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Gathers Tea Bar trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HAND HYGIENE PRACTICES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING DISHES REAR PREP AREA AND THEN IMMEDIATELY BEGAN PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN FOOD PREPARATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 � C.O.S.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND LIDS WIDE OPEN WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B)
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78
May 1, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 28, 2023
License
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARD AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER PROTECTING THE TEA-ESPRESSO MACHINE THAT IS PERMANENTLY ATTACHED TO THE COUNTER. MUST INSTALL A SNEEZE GUARD IN SAID AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM CONSUMERS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gathers Tea Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gathers Tea Bar on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Gathers Tea Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gathers Tea Bar have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gathers Tea Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Gathers Tea Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gathers Tea Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.